Board of Supervisors President David Hogan said the board will appoint a new commissioner at its next meeting. The commissioner will serve until November 2018, when an election will be held to fill the rest of Wood's term, which ends in January 2021.

The board decided to appoint a temporary commissioner "so as not to cost taxpayers money by putting on a special election," Hogan said.

He said the board has heard from a few people who have expressed interest in the appointment, but the board will not decide until the next meeting.

"I'm bringing out all the politicians' corruption, bringing it to light," he said during a May interview. "I'm planting a seed in Forrest County and letting people know, hey, Forrest County ain't perfect — there's actually corruption here in Forrest County.

"I really was hoping for better for Forrest County. I'm still going to be fighting for the people and always give them what they need, and that's someone who will fight for them, bring out corruption and look out for the little people."

In May, Hogan and Forrest County Circuit Clerk Gwen Wilks said they were unable to comment on Wood's claims.